Blejoi
Commune in Prahova, Romania
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Blejoi is a commune in Prahova County, Muntenia, Romania. It is composed of three villages: Blejoi, Ploieștiori, and Țânțăreni.
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 7,634 | — |
| 2002 | 7,922 | +3.8% |
| 2011 | 8,575 | +8.2% |
| 2021 | 9,254 | +7.9% |
| Source: Census data | ||
Blejoi | |
|---|---|
St. Nicholas Church | |
 Coat of arms | |
 Location in Prahova County | |
  Blejoi Location in Romania | |
| Coordinates: 45°00′N 26°01′E | |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Prahova |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2024) | Adrian Dumitru (PSD) |
Area | 20.24 km2 (7.81 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 182 m (597 ft) |
| Population (2021-12-01)[1] | 9,254 |
| • Density | 457.2/km2 (1,184/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+02:00 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+03:00 (EEST) |
| Postal code | 107070 |
| Area code | +(40) x44 |
| Vehicle reg. | PH |
| Website | primariablejoi |
Natives
- Geo Bogza (1908–1993), avant-garde theorist, poet, and journalist
- Constantin Dimitrescu (1847–1928), classic composer and music teacher
- Alec Sehon (1924–2018), immunologist
- Radu Tudoran (1910–1992), born Nicolae Bogza (brother of Geo), novelist
